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  • July 2008

    • Wine Giant Giddy on Profits

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jul 3, 08 2:43 AM CDT

      Wine Giant Giddy on Profits

      (Newser) - The turbulent economy may be driving consumers to drink. While some might be crying in their beer, the world's biggest wine maker, Constellation Brands—whose labels include Robert Mondavi and Ravenswood—reported a huge 50% increase in profit the first quarter of 2008, reports the Wall Street Journal . Analysts believe fewer people are drinking in restaurants, opting instead to drown their sorrows at home. More »

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      alcohol consumption  • pinot noir  • Robert Mondavi

  • May 2008

    • Wine Whiz Mondavi Dead at 94

      San Francisco Chronicle  |  May 16, 08 7:54 PM CDT

      Wine Whiz Mondavi Dead at 94

      (Newser) - California wine master Robert Mondavi died peacefully today in his Napa Valley home at age 94, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Disciples and critics alike have praised the vintner for elevating West Coast wine from jug juice to world-class vino. "His legacy and his vision for what California could do remains with us as guidepost and a source of aspiration," one winemaker said. More »

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      California  • obituary  • wine  • wine industry  • innovation  • Napa Valley  • vineyard  • Robert Mondavi

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